Ember & Flow Counselling
Counselling in Guildford & Online
“The Curious Paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
Carl Rodgers
Welcome to Ember & Flow Counselling
Hello, I’m Claire.
If you’ve landed here, you might be wondering what therapy with me might be like — beyond the idea of sitting in silence, or swimming in sadness. I want you to know from the outset: counselling with me is so much more than that.
Therapy can be deep, moving, and confronting — and it can also be surprisingly light. There’s room for laughter, curiosity, frustration, relief, and those quiet “oh… that makes sense now” moments. I'm a warm, relational, sometimes quirky therapist who shows up as a real person— not a blank, expressionless face - I'm really quite the opposite!
I work collaboratively and honestly. I won’t judge you, analyse you from a distance, or position myself as the expert on your life. I definitely don’t believe in rigid power dynamics in therapy — in my experience, they can do more harm than good. Instead, we work together. I’ll walk alongside you, gently noticing patterns, naming blind spots with care, and shining a light on ways of being that may once have protected you, but are now holding you back.
I’m trained as an integrative counsellor, which simply means I draw from different therapeutic approaches and adapt to you — not the other way around.
At the heart of my work is a person-centred approach. I believe you already have the capacity for change, and my role is to offer warmth, honesty, and acceptance so you can explore yourself safely, without being judged.
I also work psychodynamically, which means we may gently explore how past experiences, early relationships, and unconscious patterns show up in your present life — especially when you feel stuck, reactive, or confused by your own responses.
Alongside this, my work is attachment-informed. I pay close attention to how you connect, protect yourself, or pull away — and how these patterns were shaped. Therapy itself can become a place to experience something different.
I have extensive experience working with both adults and young people, and alongside a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, I am also coming to the end of my Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People, which informs my work with CYP.
I support people from 11+ with self-harm and suicidal thoughts, anxiety and depression, trauma and complex grief, neurodiversity, relationship and attachment difficulties, shame, self-esteem, identity, emotional regulation, and dissociation.
I have worked with several charities and built long-term, meaningful therapeutic relationships where I have seen genuine and lasting change.
Alongside my private practice, I work as a school-based counsellor, supporting children and young people presenting with a wide range of complex emotional and relational needs.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within their ethical framework, with a strong emphasis on autonomy, collaboration, and care.
I offer face-to-face counselling in Guildford, as well as online sessions.
If you’re looking for therapy that is human, thoughtful, occasionally humorous, and rooted in real relationship — you might feel at home working with me.
Warmly,
Claire
Session & Fees
I offer both face-to-face counselling at my practice in Guildford and online counselling via Teams, so you can choose what fits best with your lifestyle and needs.
• Session length: 50 minutes
• Fee: £60 per session, payable on the day
I am pleased to be able to open up my practice to 11 to 17 year olds. Options of face to face and online available.
Location
I offer in-person sessions in Guildford which is easily accessible from areas such as Godalming, Farnham, Aldershot. I also offer online sessions for those further afield.
The Meaning Behind Ember & Flow
I came up with the name Ember & Flow because I wanted it to represent the inner flame that remains even in our darkest moments—a quiet strength, resilience, and warmth that never fully goes out.
• Ember symbolises hope, the part of you waiting to be gently rekindled.
• Flow speaks to the emotional movement and natural healing that occurs when we feel truly safe and seen.
Together, Ember & Flow reflects the therapeutic journey—honouring both stillness and motion, the deep inner work and the gentle unfolding that follows. I aim to offer a space that holds both: a steady presence for your ember, and the freedom to flow into healing, at your own pace.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.